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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Whom are Omakayas and Angeline surprised to see coming out of the school?
2. Omakayas rises from her depression when _______________ visits.
3. What is a cache?
4. Who sets the seat of his pants on fire?
5. How does the family react to the person in #140 when the fire is put out?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Omakayas' preparation and attempts at her spiritual quest?
2. What story does Nokomis tell Omakayas and the women which frightens Omakayas but moves the other women?
3. What is the event that saved the family's bodies and the one that saved their souls according to Omakayas?
4. What happens to Omakayas after the smallpox deaths, and who is the one who is able to help her?
5. Why does Omakayas go off on her own while the family is tapping the maple trees?
6. What happens to the white voyageur who interrupts the community dance?
7. How does Ten Snow help Omakayas get started in beadwork and what does Omakayas make?
8. Which two characters die as a result of the smallpox outbreak?
9. How does the author explore the relationship between whites and natives in this section?
10. What skill does Ten Snow have and what item does she make for her husband Fishtail?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain the symbolism of the smallpox epidemic that infiltrates the village. What does it represent for the Ojibwa Indians? What does the smallpox really represent in the story?
Essay Topic 2
THE BIRCHBARK HOUSE is a classic example of historical fiction. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?
Essay Topic 3
Spirituality takes on an almost human persona in this book. What role does spirituality play in the lives of the characters? What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.
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